Karthik keeps Delhi’s hopes alive

In a do-or-die encounter, chasing 176 to win and formidable top order already in the pavilion, Delhi Daredevils had a mountain to climb. Mumbai Indians were fancying themselves since the brittle middle-order of Daredevils had not really fired in the tournament. In comes Dinesh Karthik and with partnership with Manoj Tiwari and Mahroof seals the much needed victory for his team.

Earlier in the day Mumbai Indians after getting off to a blazing start by Jaysuriya lose their momentum in the middle overs, courtesy brilliant bowling by Yo Mahesh. The youngster totally took 4 wickets which included precious scalp of Sachin Tendulkar. However, Mumbai Indians managed to set a competitive total on account of brilliant batting by Robin Utthappa. In final overs, his cheeky shots took Glenn McGrath by surprise.

The victory keeps Delhi Daredevils in the contention for the semi-final. Now it’s all on the performance of Chennai and Mumbai. If these two team win their remaining matches, then the IPL league will be over for the Daredevils.